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Mrs. Dole praised Rep. Kasich and other Ohio Republicans who are up for re-election. She reminded the audience of Bob Dole’s accomplishments and explained some of his policies.

At a Dole/Kemp Campaign Rally in Findlay, Ohio, Republican Presidential Candidate Bob Dole addressed Ohio supporters on campaign issues. A sign on the podium said, “It’s YOUR money.”

The United States Senate met to discuss the Partial-Birth Abortion Bill as well as Fiscal Year 1997 Temporary Spending Bill.

After a Quorum Call, the Senate took up debate for a Temporary Spending Bill to fund the US Government.

In response to the release of a recent report on teen drug use, committee members heard testimony from administration officials about the Clinton administration’s commitment to combating ill…

In this September 3, 1996 session, the Senate discussed United States Drug Policy and Housing for Veterans. The Senate was considering a 1997 spending bill that would have used $84.7 billion…

Senators debated the conference report on welfare reform legislation that would allow states more control over the program and limit able-bodied persons to a lifetime limit of five years on …

The Senate passed a $2.2 billion fiscal year 1997 legislative operations bill, and they debated a $12.6 billion bill funding transportation.

The Senate passed the fiscal year 1997 defense appropriations bill. The $245 billion bill funds personnel, retirement benefits, and weapons development and procurement. Members then began de…

The Senate approved a small business tax package that includes a 90 cent per hour minimum wage increase by 1997. Members later began consideration of the TEAM Act, which would let companies …

Senator Sheila Frahm (R-KS) was sworn in to replace retiring Majority Leader Bob Dole (R-KS). After several members paid tribute to Senator Dole, they began debate over the FY '97 budget res…

In a 64-35 vote, the Senate for the second time defeated a balanced budget constitutional amendment. Constitutional amendments require 2/3 vote, or 67 “ayes.” Members in 1995 defeated this b…

The Senate debated the motion to proceed to a bill calling for the deployment of a national defense system by 2003.

The Senate passed (97-3) an illegal immigration reform bill that would increase the number the of border patrol agents and also build a 14-mile triple fence along the U.S.-Mexico border near…

The Senate continued debate on an illegal immigration reform bill, with votes on amendments happening throughout the day. The measure would increase the number the of border patrol agents an…

Following a period of morning business, the Senate resumed debate on an illegal immigration bill that would increase the number of border patrol agents and also build a 14-mile triple fence …

The Senate continued debate on an illegal immigration bill that would increase the number the of border patrol agents and also build a 14-mile triple fence along the U.S.-Mexico border near …

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